The Office of Diversity and Inclusion recognizes members of ΊμΑμ½νΉΟ±¨
who have demonstrated commitment to community leadership, academic excellence and
service in promoting diversity and inclusion.
The Stephanie Mott Living Authentically Award recognizes the leadership, vision and
commitment of a faculty, staff or graduate assistant to the LGBTQ+ communities at
ΊμΑμ½νΉΟ±¨.
The Unity Award is given to an individual who has gone above and beyond to support
the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's mission and has a commitment to diversity
at ΊμΑμ½νΉΟ±¨.
Annual Celebrations
Each year, we acknowledge the value and uniqueness of our underrepresented student
experiences by honoring them through various celebrations. These ceremonies serve
to commemorate and highlight the accomplishments of ΊμΑμ½νΉΟ±¨'s diverse
students.
Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) students at Wichita
State University.